My one take away...

[CRA]

DJ Moore got his first NFL catch late in this game.  This coming off a week of Ron saying they wanted to bring him along slowly in contrast of Quinn on Ridley....

well it is obvious how stupid that is. 

DJ Moore has unmatched ability even if a rookie compared to the rest of our WRs.  They need to throw him into the fire and give the kid legit reps.   That 50+ yard TD was largely on DJ after the catch.  

and why did Cam go at him late? Because he is tired of average dudes at WR who aren’t playmakers.  Smart ball actually would have been to a big body but I can’t blame game.    You can tell how tired he is from average play everywhere.  With Olsen gone he has CMC to throw the ball to.  No one else a real threat.  Just dudes who might catch the ball. 

Play DJ Moore Ron and I’m not talking about a couple end around fakes.  Throw the dude out there and let him play WR.  

 

[Hoenheim]

I think DJ and C.Samuel should be our starting WRs. They aren't tall, but they both have a penchant for getting open and catching the football (something the vast majority of WRs on our offense  in the Rivera/Cam era haven't been able to do consistently). 

Hopefully Samuel comes back before our next game he was by far and away our best WR in the pre season 

[top dawg]

4 minutes ago, Hoenheim said:

I think DJ and C.Samuel should be our starting WRs. They aren't tall, but they both have a penchant for getting open and catching the football (something the vast majority of WRs on our offense  in the Rivera/Cam era haven't been able to do consistently). 

Hopefully Samuel comes back before our next game he was by far and away our best WR in the pre season 

I mostly agree with you, but Moore doesn't know how to get open like Samuel at this point. He is going to have to prove that he can. Samuel gets open with regularity. He showed it last year, and in preseason this year. I hope he comes back soon.

[ncfan]

Sadly, with Rons history

Moore Is going to brought in slow no matter how much the 2 starters struggle. 

And Samuel, despite looking the best WR in preseason.  The only way he gets in is if they take Wright (one of the only WRs prodcing) out to insert him in at the 3

[top dawg]

Just now, ncfan said:

Sadly, with Rons history

Moore Is going to brought in slow no matter how much the 2 starters struggle. 

And Samuel, despite looking the best WR in preseason.  The only way he gets in is if they take Wright (one of the only WRs prodcing) out to insert him in at the 3

Yes, I know that everyone has fallen in love with Wright based upon a few catches today, but we need to get Samuel in just as soon as we can.

[CLG]

Cam said thank you after the draft for damn near no reason. 

I dont think Cam was saying thank you for 2-3 years down the line when the coaching staff wants to decide he is ready. 

Pretty sure he was saying that for the right now. 

[Mr. Scot]

The Falcons certainly weren't afraid to throw Calvin Ridley into the fire early.

[tiger7_88]

41 minutes ago, CRA said:

DJ Moore got his first NFL catch late in this game.  This coming off a week of Ron saying they wanted to bring him along slowly in contrast of Quinn on Ridley....

well it is obvious how stupid that is. 

DJ Moore has unmatched ability even if a rookie compared to the rest of our WRs.  They need to throw him into the fire and give the kid legit reps.   That 50+ yard TD was largely on DJ after the catch.  

and why did Cam go at him late? Because he is tired of average dudes at WR who aren’t playmakers.  Smart ball actually would have been to a big body but I can’t blame game.    You can tell how tired he is from average play everywhere.  With Olsen gone he has CMC to throw the ball to.  No one else a real threat.  Just dudes who might catch the ball. 

Play DJ Moore Ron and I’m not talking about a couple end around fakes.  Throw the dude out there and let him play WR.  

 

When Ron thinks of rookies, he pees in his diaper a lil bit.

[Peppers90 NC]

Once he has the ball, he has jets. Just get him the ball!!!!

[Rags]

Okay so I think we'll all agree that our best WR today was Wright.

He plays in the slot.

When Moore was on the outside this preseason, he sucked.

Moore's touchdown today was from the slot immediately after he subbed in for Wright off of a catch.

I do agree Moore should get more touches,  but I don't think he's yet ready to play outside. I do hope he gets more chances though. He showed today why we drafted him.

[iamhubby1]

42 minutes ago, CRA said:

DJ Moore got his first NFL catch late in this game.  This coming off a week of Ron saying they wanted to bring him along slowly in contrast of Quinn on Ridley....

well it is obvious how stupid that is. 

DJ Moore has unmatched ability even if a rookie compared to the rest of our WRs.  They need to throw him into the fire and give the kid legit reps.   That 50+ yard TD was largely on DJ after the catch.  

and why did Cam go at him late? Because he is tired of average dudes at WR who aren’t playmakers.  Smart ball actually would have been to a big body but I can’t blame game.    You can tell how tired he is from average play everywhere.  With Olsen gone he has CMC to throw the ball to.  No one else a real threat.  Just dudes who might catch the ball. 

Play DJ Moore Ron and I’m not talking about a couple end around fakes.  Throw the dude out there and let him play WR.  

 

 

    I'm hip to that noise. DJ showed everything he is on that TD grab. Smooth catcher of the ball, and a runner once the ball is in his hands. I realize the tackle was bad, but the guy did put a hit on him. DJ just shrugged it off, and headed up field. Cam even threw his Hail Mary at DJ.

 

    Smith showed some heart with his late TD grab. So maybe Cam will stick with him. Thomas got a late throw as well. So it will be interesting to see how this all plays out. But I am firmly in the DJ needs more targets club.

 

    I am also firmly in the Samuel needs to get back out there club. If he can that is. Health is more important than football. But get your butt out there young man. lol

[Adb6368]

It was obvious cam lost trust in his receivers based on the amount of Check downs to CMC. That back shoulder throw to funchess that went right through his hands was perfectly placed. 

[iamhubby1]

23 minutes ago, Hoenheim said:

I think DJ and C.Samuel should be our starting WRs. They aren't tall, but they both have a penchant for getting open and catching the football (something the vast majority of WRs on our offense  in the Rivera/Cam era haven't been able to do consistently). 

Hopefully Samuel comes back before our next game he was by far and away our best WR in the pre season 

 

    Samuel, as well as DJ are both dangerous with the ball in there hands. I know it's still early in the year. But man, if we can get both of these kids on the field? eeeewwww we mayne I tell ya what.

[Proudiddy]

And funny thing is, all of the ways this game mirrored the playoff game last tear, and people want to know why Cam threw to DJ, instead of soft ass Funchess?  Funchess dropped an easy catch in the same situation.